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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/10/19 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Regular 1 7:15 p.m. - Economic Development Authority AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA October 19, 1998 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to order 2. Presentation 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes a. City Council meeting of October 6, 1998 Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented b. City Council study session meeting of September 14, 1998 Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented c. City Council study session meeting of October 12, 1998 Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented 5. Approval of agenda a. Consent agenda Note: All matters on consent (starred items) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving all. There is no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, the starred item will be moved to the regular agenda. Action: Motion to approve - Motion to delete item(s) b. Agenda Action: Motion to approve - Motion to add item(s) *c. Resolutions and Ordinances Action: By consent, waive reading of resolutions and ordinances 2 6. Public Hearing 6a. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - “R-3” Two Family District Case No. 98-29-ZA Public hearing and First Reading of a Zoning Ordinance amendment to prevent existing multiple family dwellings and their associated accessory structures from being considered non-conforming in the “R-3” District. Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve First Reading of an ordinance amendment to permit multiple family dwellings and associated accessory structures in existence prior to December 31, 1992 in the “R-3” Two-Family District and set Second Reading for November 2, 1998. 6b. Major Amendment to Continued Special Permit for Somerset Oaks Apartments Case No. 98-33-CUP Proposed clubhouse and rental office building at 7400 Oak Park Drive Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving major amendment to special permit subject to conditions included in the resolution 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications 8. Resolutions and Ordinances *8a. Livable Communities Resolution to participate in the Metropolitan Council Local Housing Incentives Account Program in 1999 Resolution to participate in Livable Communities Local Housing Incentives Account Program in 1999 in order to qualify for grants authorized under Metropolitan Livable Communities Act of 1995.. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution electing to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Program during 1999. *8b. Case No. 96-20-RE Corrected Resolution Reconveyance of a portion of tax-forfeit property located at 2621 Virginia Avenue South to State of Minnesota for public auction 3 Corrected Resolution reconveying portions of forfeited lands to State of Minnesota. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt corrected Resolution reconveying the tax deed for property located at 2621 Virginia Avenue South to State of Minnesota 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees *a. Planning Commission Minutes of September 16, 1998 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *b. Housing Authority Minutes of September 9, 1998 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *c. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of September 9, 1998 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *d. Vendor Claim Report Action: By consent, accept report for filing 10. Unfinished Business a. Board and Commission Appointment(s) Action: Motion to appoint Board and Commission Member(s) 11. New Business *11a. Registered Land Survey (RLS) Approval at 3993-3997 Dakota Avenue Charles Moses is requesting the approval of an RLS for his property located at 3993- 3997 Dakota Avenue. Recommended Action: Motion to approve the RLS 12. Miscellaneous 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments 14. Communications 15. Adjournment 4 Item # 4a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA October 6, 1998 1. Call to Order Mayor Gail Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations Mayor Dorfman read a proclamation declaring Dystonia Awareness Week, October 11-16, 1998 1998 Evergreen Awards - Martha McDonnel, Community Outreach Coordinator and Mayor Gail Dorfman presented awards to First Place Winners Mike Johnson and Jeff Orgel, Hal Lamb and Mary Wendt, Arnie and Marion Lidfors 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present: Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz, Robert Young, Jim Brimeyer, and Mayor Gail Dorfman. Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Planning Associate (Ms. Peterson) and Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin). 4. Approval of Minutes 4a. City Council meeting of September 22, 1998 The minutes were approved as presented. 4b. City Council Study Session of August 24, 1998 With a minor correction, the minutes were approved as presented. 5. Approval of Agendas a. Consent Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 7-0. 5 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the agenda with addition of Item 11c. The motion passed 7-0. c. Resolutions and Ordinances By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances. 6. Public Hearings 6a. Conditional Use Permit at 1621 Park Place Boulevard Case No. 98-28-CUP Reslution #98-129 Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate, presented a staff report and recommended approval of the project subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. Dennis Zylla of Parkdale Associates stated that he was present at the Planning Commission Meeting where approval of project was recommended. He indicated that the concerns raised about the building design had been addressed and a new design had been developed. Greg Hollenkamp, KKE Architects, 300 1st Avenue North, presented a building design which had been revised to a more classic design and coloring. Mayor Dorfman closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a later date. Councilmember Nelson raised a question about the changes in elevation to the design and asked staff if the building complied with the PUD ordinance in the percentage of Class I materials being used. Ms. Peterson indicated that the project exceeded the requirement of Class I materials. Councilmember Sanger was concerned about the increase in traffic in the area and asked how and how often would the traffic be monitored to make sure that the levels do not exceed service levels in the future. Ms. Peterson stated that the TDM ordinance required the developer to submit annual traffic levels and the Joint Task Force would review them on an annual basis. Mr. Harmening indicated that the traffic study that was done for this project used existing traffic counts at various intersections so there was real time data of what was happening currently and then they applied traffic projections to that based upon the proposed development of the area. He stated that as far as monitoring traffic in the future, the TDM only applied to the intersections at 394, so unless the City required it as a condition of approval as part of this project, it would be something the City would have to monitor. 6 Councilmember Sanger requested that the City undertake period monitoring on both Gamble Drive and at Cedar Lake Road to try to control traffic levels. Councilmember Sanger asked if the open space requirements were met. Ms. Peterson stated that the CUP only required that there was adequate space for pedestrians, but it did not give specific requirements in terms of square footage. Staff’s assessment was that the open space provided on this development was consistent with the surrounding development and density of commercial development in this area. Councilmember Sanger was in support of the new design because it met with the ordinance requirements, but believed that the design of building did not blend in with the surrounding architecture of the buildings in the area and asked staff if they would have any recommendations to make the design fit better into the neighborhood. Mr. Harmening indicated that after the concerns were raised by the Planning Commission, staff met with the architects to improve the appearance of the building and this new design was the solution that was agreed upon. Mayor Dorfman noted that some Cities have an ad-hoc architectural review board to help the City Council in evaluating designs and suggested this issue be discussed at a future study session. Councilmember Brimeyer stated that he was initially disappointed with design, but was more concerned that the traffic and drainage issues are addressed. Councilmember Nelson did not prefer the new building design and desired that the developer reconsider not using the architectural precast in warm tan and reddish-brown tones. Councilmember Jacobs was in favor of the design because it met the requirements of the ordinance, but believed continued development in the area would create major traffic problems in the future. He noted that he was not in support of establishing an architectural review board. Councilmember Latz asked if the comment in the staff report with regard to looking at daycare and other office service uses in a more centralized way meant that a review was undergoing at this time. Ms. Peterson stated that she anticipated that this issue would be examined in the future as other development occurs in the area. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to adopt a resolution approving a conditional use permit subject to the conditions included in the resolution. The motion passed 7-0. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None 7 Gary S. Woods, President and Owner of Wellington Window Company, 3938 Meadowbrook Road raised a concern about the appearance of a piece of property near his property that was being used for outside storage. He questioned what could be done to change the zoning ordinance on outside storage lots in St. Louis Park and suggested examining minimum lot size, storage height, and distance required to be set back from street. Mr. Meyer, City Manager indicated that Staff would work with the property owner and adjacent owners to examine what could be done under the existing ordinances, and if that did not meet the need, then Staff would recommend that an informal session of the City Council be held to decide what kind of zoning ordinance amendments there might need to be considered by the Council in order to address this issue. 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Final Plat - Excelsior Townhomes 7100 - 7102 Excelsior Blvd Case No. 98-19 Resolution #98-130 Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate presented a staff report highlighting changes from the preliminary plat to the final plat, and recommended approval of the final plat subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. Councilmember Sanger asked why 5 foot easements were originally provided around each property. Ms. Peterson indicated that the easements were required to install utiliities for each lot. Mr. Harmening stated that the easement requirement in the subdivision ordinance was based on the assumption that single family lots or larger lots for commercial buildings were being platted , it did not take into consideration the platting of “footprint” lots for specific individual buildings. Staff was planning to correct discrepancies to avoid variances in the future. Councilmember Nelson asked if staff was concerned with the number of conditions not met. Ms. Peterson stated that staff was comfortable with progress being made and items that were required to be met prior to final plat approval had been met. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt a resolution approving the final plat with variances subject to conditions in the resolution. The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Final Plat Request for Inglewood Trails 3120 Glenhurst Ave S Case No. 98-27-S Resolution #98-131 8 Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate, presented a staff report and recommended approval of the final plat subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt a resolution approving the final plat with variances subject to conditions included in the resolution. The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Resolution Appointing Election Judges, Reconfirming Precinct Boundaries and Polling Locations for the State General Election on November 3, 1998. Resolution # 98-132 By consent, Council approved the resolution appointing election judges, reconfirming polling places and precinct boundaries for the State General Election on November 3, 1998. 8d. Traffic Study No. 535: Basketweave stop signs on W. 29th Street from Edgewood Avenue to Kentucky Avenue Resolution # 98-133 By consent, Council adopted the resolution authorizing the installation of stop signs in a basketweave pattern on W. 29th Street from Edgewood Avenue to Kentucky Avenue. 8e. Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 14-98 with Hardrives, Inc. - Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape from Monterey Drive to France Avenue - City Project No. 96-22 Resolution # 98-134 By consent, Council adopted the resolution authorizing execution of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $26,671.41 to Contract No. 14-98 with Hardrives, Inc. increasing the total contract amount from $2,089,174.50 to $2,115,845.91. 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees a. Planning Commission Minutes of September 2, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. b. NRC Minutes of July 8, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. c. Cable TV Minutes of July 16, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. d. Vendor Claim Report 9 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. 10. Unfinished Business 10a. Board and Commission Appointment(s) - None 11. New Business 11a. Confirmation of the Appointment of Brian H. Hoffman to the Position of Director of Inspections Mr. Meyer, City Manager was pleased to present Mr. Hoffman for the position of Director of Inspections and indicated that Mr. Hoffman was highly technically qualified and would be able to provide the leadership required to the Inspections Department to render continued excellent customer service to the residents of St. Louis Park. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to confirm the appointment of Brian Hoffman to the position of Director of Inspections effective October 19, 1998. The motion passed 7-0. 11b.Bid Tabulation: City-Wide Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Repair Project No. 98-07 By consent, Council moved to designate Ron Kassa Construction as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $72,784.20 11c. Tabulation of Quotes: Emergency Repairs on the Sanitary Sewer Line North of the Jewish Community Center It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger to designate Visu- Sewer & Seal Inc. as the lowest responsible quote and authorized execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $68,600.00. The motion passed 7-0. 12. Miscellaneous - None a. Contract payments Resolutions # 98-135, #98-136, #98-137, #98-138 Finals Hardrives, Inc. - Contract No. 16-98 $8,692.02 W. 35th/W. 36th/W. 23rd/W. 24th Street/Utica Avenue DMJ Corporation - Contract No. 37-98 $16,825.66 10 Bridge maintenance Midwest Asphalt - Contract No. 50-98 $99,798.45 Excelsior Blvd/Yosemite Ave. west to Methodist Hospital entrance bituminous median island and signs Albers Mechanical Services, Inc. - Contract No. 36-98 $25,250.00 City Hall air conditioning condensing unit replacement By consent, Council approved and authorized payments Partials Hardrives, Inc. - Contract No. 14-98 $563,146.32 Construction of Excelsior Boulevard - Phase 2 Monterey Ave. to France Ave. Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. - Contract No. 47-98 $27,036.51 Louisiana Ct. from W. 28th St. to cul-de-sac Concrete sidewalk & street lighting By consent, Council approved and authorized payments 14. Communications - None 15. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. City Clerk Mayor 11 Item #4b UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION September 14, 1998 The meeting convened at 6:06 p.m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Robert Young, Sue Sanger, Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz and Mayor Gail Dorfman. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Planning Coordinator (Ms. Erickson); Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Anderson); Planning Manager (Ms. Jeremiah); Communications Coordinator (Ms. Schwartz); Police Captain (Capt. Walker) Police Officers (Ofc. Fitzgerald and Ofc. Meyer) and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen) 1. Trail and Sidewalk Study Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator and Barry Warner, Consultant, met with Council in a workshop discussion facilitated by Bob Close of Close Landscape Architecture. Council reviewed a draft Mission Statement, goals and objectives of the program. Mayor Dorfman asked that an indication of time frame be added to the statement. Councilmember Sanger asked that it be rephrased without defining “groups”. Ms. Erickson, Mr. Warner and Mr. Close reviewed findings about the St. Louis Park existing system of walks and trails and some of the key issues Council needed to consider as the study went forward. Some of the issues were the fact that the current system is sporadic and there are many gaps throughout the community. Major highways and high density streets present a major barrier. He pointed out that there are many different perceptions on the part of the public as to what a trail system should be. Some of the different systems include regional connections to other systems, natural resource based systems most often utilized for recreational use , transit or commuter systems and cultural and social systems used to connect neighborhoods, parks, and public gathering places. Mr. Warner informed Council that at the open house recently held they had received no negative comments from the public. Councilmember Nelson asked if we are designing the trail/sidewalk system for now or for the future. He felt that Council could approach the question based on what the people want or based what the Council felt the trail system would be needed for in the future. 12 Ms. Erickson presented a draft list of Task Force members for council to consider. Councilmember Latz expressed concern that too many bike enthusiasts would be placed on the Task Force. He said that he wanted that group well represented, he also hoped for balance between various groups to be represented. Mayor Dorfman indicated that she felt some of the names on the list were already participating in several other groups and thought that others who are not called upon as often would add a new perspective. Discussion focused on constituent groups to be represented. The following groups were identified as desirable: School District, Parks and Recreation Commission, Business Community, Planning Commission, NRC Commission, Community Youth, Community Seniors, Bike Enthusiasts and Neighborhood Representatives. Council also reviewed survey questions to be used in a telephone survey to take place. Results are expected to be available in mid-October. 2. Housing Authority Board Members of the Housing Authority, Bill Gavzy, Catherine Courtney and Walt Hartman met with Council to discuss the work plan and action items already underway. Mr. Hartman said that the community was in need of more housing for seniors and handicapped individuals and also that the HA wanted to be pro-active in working to utilize available funding. Mr. Harmening and the HA outlined specifics of some changes to the city’s Housing plan which would make it easier to access available funding. Councilmember Brimeyer said that he felt the Council should not be designing details, but should provide the Housing Authority with direction and ask them to come back with a feasible plan to achieve those goals. Councilmember Sanger stated that she was opposed to using Holman funds to create more low- income housing and felt we were letting other cities off the hook. Both Councilmember Brimeyer and Councilmember Jacobs disagreed, saying they felt the demand for low-income housing is already much higher than the availability. Councilmember Jacobs stated that he did not want concentrated low-income housing, but felt it was an important component of the overall plan. Councilmember Nelson said that he felt St. Louis Park did not need more multi-family housing, and endorsed the idea of scattered site housing as an alternative. Mr. Gavzy said that scattered site housing is preferable and said that despite initial opposition from the residents, most sites have become well integrated into the community. Screening of 13 occupants for suitability in a neighborhood is never a 100% guarantee of success, but for the most part the program is working. Mr. Harmening described the TRAILS program which helps families to become more self- sufficient. The program has been very successful, but funding has become a problem. The HA currently carries a burden of about $15,000 from their fund balance to support this program. The HA has some ideas for changes in funding the program such as grants. Staff and the HA will be working with the Employment Action Center on obtaining those grants. Ms. Courtney stated that the first two projects in the Home Renewal Program have gone very well. Mr. Gavzy said that he felt the Housing Authority’s action plan was ambitious, but that all felt it was a good plan with attainable goals. Mr. Harmening indicated that there were changes needed in the organization of the Housing Authority staff. He felt the HA needed more leadership, but as Community Development Director he was not able to devote the time needed to make those changes. A consultant has been brought in to help plan the reorganization. He indicated a need for an Executive Director which would be a new position. He also felt that a dedicated Executive Director would be better able to bring in funding from other sources. The Housing Authority members said that they would be returning to meet with Council again in six months. 3. Human Rights Commission Proposed Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan Lynn Schwartz, Acting HRC Staff Liaison, and members of the HRC, Jon Archbold, Herbert Isbin and Judith Moore, met with Council to discuss the Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan which had been drafted by the commission. Councilmember Latz asked when the resource list would be given to victims of a hate crime. The commission members said that it could be distributed right away by Police Officers or that victims could contact the HRC for the information. Mayor Dorfman felt that the community’s leadership groups should be involved in reporting bias and hate crimes to the media. This would send a strong clear message that these types of crimes are not allowed in our city. Commission members pointed out that confidentiality is a real issue. Even though leadership may wish to send that a very public message, the victim may wish to remain anonymous and not invite public scrutiny. There is even the possibility that acknowledging or reacting to the crime may entice the perpetrator to commit another crime. 14 Commission members offered to take the Council’s comments into consideration and said that they would bring the plan back to Council at a later date. 4. Louisiana Court Visioning Task Force The Louisiana Court Visioning Task Force had worked for several months to develop recommendations designed to create a vision for making Louisiana Court a good place to live and a good neighbor; to identify goals and build strategies to accomplish the vision. Councilmember Latz updated Council on the progress of the Lousiana Court Visioning Task Force and said that not every member of the group is in agreement. Task Force members Linda Parker, Vanessa Brown and Terry Warner were also present to discuss the issue with Council. Ms. Brown said that they had been working to involve residents and that their mission now was to determine where they were going from here. She indicated that the Task Force would continue to meet and work toward completing the vision. Mr. Harmening said that Bill Morey of the Design Center was working on design plans based on the suggestions from the Task Force. Councilmember Sanger asked if any work had been done on identifying resources to back identified in the vision statement that identified “City” as the responsible party. Councilmember Latz said that that issue needed to be addressed. Councilmember Nelson expressed concern that no property owners were present at the meeting. Councilmember Latz said that the group of owners was very diverse and some were more responsive than others. He said that a lot of work still needed to be done. 5. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program and Texa-Tonka COP Shop Police Officers Meyer and Fitzgerald and Captain Walker met with Council to discuss City-wide implementation of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program and to update Council on the development of a COP Shop at Texa-Tonka Shopping Center. Dan Babcock, representing Fine Management was also present at the meeting. Mayor Dorfman asked how we could respond to critics who feel that the program can be used to unfairly persecute multi-housing building tenants. Captain said that a clear set of rules had been spelled out that residents are asked to sign off on as part of their rental agreement. Mr. Babcock also said that education is key for both residents 15 and managers who must understand that becoming part of the coalition is in their best interest as landlords. Councilmember Sanger asked how officers housed in the COP Shop will connect with neighbors. Captain Walker said that the officers will be “out and about” a good deal of the time making contact with residents in the area. Councilmember Brimeyer asked how we will be able to measure the success of the program. Captain Walker said that reduction in crime and increase in public perception of safety will be good indicators. 6. Park Commons Discussion Tom Harmening and Janet Jeremiah met with Council to provide updates on several items related to park Commons development. Developer Selection - Councilmember Nelson gave a recap of the developer interviews that had been held recently. He said that all who had been part of the interview process were very impressed with a company called Avalon Bay. Mr. Meyer and Mayor Dorfman also felt that the company had the skills, expertise and experience needed to do the kind of development Council and the community had envisioned. The also felt that the company’s financial structure would provide the capital needed for the development. Also discussed was the need to incorporate both small and national retailers in the development, the need for the developer to work with Beard and Assoc., speed of the development, status of acquisition of single family homes and future development of other sections of the Park Commons area. Staff indicated that a Development Agreement would be forthcoming. “MX” Designation - Staff presented proposed Comp Plan designations showimg Civic and CMX and density designations. Councilmember Sanger expressed concern in the Civic designation as it related to Wayside House. Mr. Harmening said that Park Nicollet may also be concerned with the designation. Ms. Jeremiah said that the Comprehensive Plan is the City’s long range plan and did not mean that change in use was imminent. Councilmember Brimeyer felt that existing land uses should not dictate long term vision. Council discussed slowing down the process for assign Comprehensive Plan designations and staff agreed to bring this forward to another future study session before proceeding. 7. Billboards in St. Louis Park 16 Scott Moore, Zoning Administrator and Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator gave a brief overview of the history of billboards in St. Louis Park. They also asked Council for clarification on their position regarding billboards in the community. Staff presented 3 options for dealing with billboards. Councilmembers Jacobs, Nelson, Sanger and Mayor Dorfman said that they preferred an aggressive program to remove billboards. Councilmember Young said that he preferred the option which would make billboards legal uses in the city. 8. West Metro Education Program - SW Elementary School Mr. Meyer informed Council about this issue which could potentially affect St. Louis Park. The Edina Board of Education had been considering placing a school in the area just south of Minikahda Vista Park. They had not given a great deal of though to the public process and consequently, there are many concerned citizens in Edina and St. Louis Park. He said that he had informed Edina that the City of St. Louis Park supported a public participation process to determine the feasibility of this location for a school. The meeting adjourned at 11:12 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 17 Item #4c UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION October 12, 1998 The meeting convened at 7:05 p.m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Robert Young, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz and Mayor Gail Dorfman. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer); Director of Parks and Recreation (Ms. Walsh); and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen) 1. Amphitheater Ms. Walsh briefly discussed the intent of the original design of the amphitheater and said that in discussions which had recently taken place the original design had grown into something much different than originally intended. Mayor Dorfman said that the charrette process clearly dictated a need for an arts presence in Wolfe Park and that soil problems encountered during the Rec Center renovation had presented both a problem and an opportunity to create an amphitheater. Councilmember Nelson had reviewed the plans and felt the proposed structure was too large to be placed near the pavilion. Mr. Meyer said that the size of the structure had grown quickly in a short period of time. Councilmember Sanger asked if the location of the amphitheater could be moved to accommodate a larger structure. Ms. Walsh said that the area had already been re-graded and that PCA guidelines for location of the soils were very restrictive. Mayor Dorfman said that the Friends of the Arts agreed that a more information amphitheater would best meet the needs of the community. Ms. Walsh suggested that possible program uses be determined before final design of the amphitheater be done. She felt that programming would clearly dictate the design. Mayor Dorfman also felt costs should be controlled. Ms. Walsh also informed Council that because of safety concerns the park opening would be better in early summer and did not feel the park would be ready for a winter opening. 18 2. CDBG No Discussion 3. Communications Because of the brevity of the agenda, Mayor Dorfman had invited Councilmembers to bring up issues of concern to them that they would like to see addressed in the future. Councilmember Jacobs wanted changes in the EDA by-laws to make administrative processes less cumbersome. Ms. Larsen said that staff was already considering several changes and would be bring a draft of by-law revisions to a future study session. Councilmember Jacobs also said that he felt that Council packets contained more detail than was necessary. Some Councilmembers agreed but others felt that they needed the more detailed attachment to fully understand the issues to be considered. Staff asked if attachments could be placed in the packets as an addendum rather than in the body of the text to make it easier for photocopying. Council agreed that that would be a good idea and easier for them to manage in their materials as well. Mayor Dorfman asked that future staff presentations be geared toward the public rather than the Council. She felt that Council had the benefit of receiving materials in agenda packets prior to the meetings and wanted presentations to be easily understood by the public in attendance and watching at home. Councilmember Sanger asked that the stop sign policy be revisited. Mr. Meyer said that responsibility for the program had shifted to a different staff member and a study was currently in process. Councilmember Nelson asked if the charge for variance appeals was too much. Discussion about cost of permits and whether surveys were needed for all variance appeals ensued. Staff agreed to look into the matter. Councilmember Sanger asked that we consider a ban on fertilizers containing phosphates and what kinds of fertilizers were being used by our own city crews. Mayor Dorfman felt that education about responsible use was needed in the community. Councilmember Nelson asked that staff consider adopting a Fire Escrow Ordinance. Mayor Dorfman asked that staff research whether permits were really needed for tents in the City. Councilmember Sanger asked what recognition efforts had been done for the tree crews who worked so diligently during the summer storm clean up. 19 Councilmember Sanger also asked that staff look into installation of a fiber optic system city- wide. Councilmember Sanger also asked that minutes of Council and various boards and commissions be presented to Council in a more timely manner. Staff agreed to look into the issue. She also asked that staff develop a system for informing Council about the status of service requests. Mayor Dorfman asked that the Council consider revisiting the Council salary issue in the near future with changes to be made following the 1999 elections. Mr. Meyer discussed reimbursable expenses and invited Council to consider how they wish to handle expenses for travel, business meetings, etc. Mr. Meyer also asked Council if they were in agreement with the kinds of items being placed on the consent agenda. Councilmembers all agreed that they would like the current practice of placing items of a routine or administrative nature on consent. They also indicated that they were in agreement with the format of some study session items presented in a written report. Councilmembers expressed concern that many staff members have to wait a very long time during meetings for their items to come up on the agenda and suggested that we consider using conference calls or pagers to relieve the staff. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 20 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 6a Meeting of October 19, 1998 6a. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - “R-3” Two Family District Case No. 98-29-ZA Public hearing and First Reading of a Zoning Ordinance amendment to prevent existing multiple family dwellings and their associated accessory structures from being considered non-conforming in the “R-3” District. Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve First Reading of an ordinance amendment to permit multiple family dwellings and associated accessory structures in existence prior to December 31, 1992 in the “R-3” Two-Family District and set Second Reading for November 2, 1998. Background: James and Audry Burt own a 12 unit apartment building at 5911 Oxford Street, which is in a “R-3” Two Family Residential District. Multiple-Family dwellings, such as this apartment building, are currently non-conforming uses in the “R-3” District. Over a year ago, one of two four stall garages on the property burned down. The garages exceed current size restrictions for accessory structures in the “R-3” District. Therefore, the garage could not be rebuilt, unless a variance was issued or the ordinance was amended somehow to change the non-conforming status. The Burt’s applied for a variance to rebuild the accessory structure in 1997. The variance request was denied because the findings for granting variances (physical hardship in meeting the ordinance requirement, etc.) could not be met. In June, 1998, the Burt’s reapplied for the variance. On July 23, 1998, the Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) heard the request. Several neighbors came out in support of the variance request, because they believe the garage provided a neighborhood amenity in screening the property from adjacent single-family and in keeping apartment residents’ vehicles out of sight. Some residents also mentioned that the garage seemed necessary to keep the apartment viable, which they believed was important to the neighborhood. BOZA denied the variance again, because the findings could not be met. On August 17, 1998, the City Council heard an appeal to BOZA’s denial of the variance. The City Council deferred the variance request and directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment which would permit the rebuilding of the garage. Planning and Inspections staff discussed various options and concurred on a direction that would allow the Burt’s to rebuild their garage without applying to all non-conforming accessory structures. The proposed ordinance amendment would remove the non-conforming status from the Burt’s apartment building and four smaller apartments in the “R-3” Two-Family District. 21 The Planning Commission considered the ordinance amendment on September 16, 1998 and unanimously recommended approval. The proposal was also discussed at the September 28th City Council Study Session. Issues: • How many properties would be affected by the proposed ordinance amendment? • How does the proposed ordinance amendment relate to other City policies and initiatives? • Would the ordinance amendment allow additional apartments to be constructed in “R-3” Districts? Analysis of Issues: • How many properties would be affected by the proposed ordinance amendment? There are currently five multiple-family buildings in the “R-3” District, including the Burt’s property. The Burt’s apartment building is the largest. The locations and number of units are as follows: Address Number of Units 5911 Oxford St. (Burt’s) 12 5100 Minnetonka Blvd. 5 5112 Minnetonka Blvd. 5 3047 Toledo Ave. S. 4 4102 36th St. W. 4 Staff does not anticipate any problems with permitting these small apartments to remain and potentially be rebuilt in their current locations. • How does the proposed ordinance amendment relate to other City policies and initiatives? Staff believes the proposed ordinance amendment is consistent with City housing goals, including “Vision St. Louis Park” housing recommendations. Staff also believes the ordinance amendment is more consistent with “Livable Communities” principles. Housing Policies: City housing policies include goals of maintaining existing housing stock, including multiple-family, and substantially increasing the number of housing opportunities in the future (about 2,500 new units). If the ordinance is amended as proposed, staff believes there would be greater incentive to invest in the long-term maintenance of the properties, since they would no longer be subject to a non-conforming status. If damaged or destroyed, they would also be allowed to rebuild at the same density which is currently an accepted part of existing neighborhoods. They would also be allowed to rebuild accessory structures, such as garages, 22 which provide a substantial amenity to the residents and help keep the apartments viable in today’s market. On the other hand, if the ordinance is not amended and the apartments are damaged or destroyed, they could not rebuild at the same density. The City would displace residents and lose housing, which is contrary to current policies. Livable Communities: The concept of maintaining a diversity of housing types within neighborhoods is an integral part of the overall “Livable Communities” principles. The City has endorsed these principles through its “Strategic Plan for Housing and Business” and by adopting other Zoning Ordinance amendments. The existing small apartments in the Two-Family District are consistent with these policies. • Would the ordinance amendment allow additional apartments to be constructed in “R-3” Districts? The proposed ordinance amendment would not allow additional apartment buildings to be constructed in “R-3” Districts. It would only allow apartment buildings and their associated accessory structures in existence at the time the City’s current Zoning Ordinance was adopted (December 31, 1992) to be rebuilt. If the existing apartments or accessory structures were substantially damaged or destroyed, the new construction would have to meet all current Building Code requirements. Recommendation: Staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of an ordinance amendment to permit multiple-family dwellings and their associated accessory structures in existence on December 31, 1992 in the “R-3” Two-Family District. Attachment: • Proposed Ordinance Prepared by: Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 23 ORDINANCE NO.______ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY AMENDING SECTION 14:5-4.4.B. (PERMITTED USES IN “R-3” TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT) THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Findings Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 98-29-ZA) Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 14:5-4.4.B. (“R-3” Permitted Uses) is hereby amended to add the following: 5. MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND THEIR ASSOCIATED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN EXISTENCE ON DECEMBER 31, 1992. Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 98-29-ZA are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case. Sec. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 2, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Manager City Attorney 98-29-ZA/N/res/ord 24 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 6b Meeting of October 19, 1998 6b. Major Amendment to Continued Special Permit for Somerset Oaks Apartments Case No. 98-33-CUP Proposed clubhouse and rental office building at 7400 Oak Park Drive Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving major amendment to special permit subject to conditions included in the resolution Zoning: R-4, Multiple Family Residential Comprehensive Plan Designation: Residential up to 30 units/acre Background: Thies and Talle Management Company, owners, are proposing to build a 1,367 square foot, 16’9” high clubhouse at Somerset Oaks Apartments, located in Oak Park Village. The proposed building would be primarily for residents’ use for recreation and entertainment, and would also contain about 400 square feet of office space for property management purposes. A paved pedestrian trail would need to be rerouted around the new clubhouse. Because a Continued Special Permit exists for the Somerset Oaks Apartments, an amendment to that permit is required. The Planning Commission considered this request on September 16, 1998 and recommended approval, subject to the conditions recommended by staff and one additional condition. The added condition is that the pedestrian/bike trail connection should be maintained throughout construction. Issues: • What are the requirements for a major amendment to a Continued Special Permit? • What Ordinance requirements apply and are the requirements met? • Are there any Non-Conformities on the site which can be made more conforming? • Are there any other issues? 25 Issues Analysis: What are the requirements for a major amendment to a Continued Special Permit? The Continued Special Permit section of the Zoning Code specifies that expansions to building area are permitted with a major amendment. Major amendments require Planning Commission review and a public hearing at the City Council. The conditions which must be met are that the expansion shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and shall not increase any existing non-conformities. In addition, any nonconformities on the site shall be brought into greater compliance to the extent possible. What Ordinance requirements apply and are the requirements met? Various provisions of the Zoning Code apply to the proposed building. As outlined below, the proposed building complies with these requirements. Permitted accessory uses: A clubhouse, community room, or other shared indoor recreational area is permitted as an accessory use to multiple family development in the R-4 district. Property management offices are also a permitted accessory use. CUP Standards for Multifamily Housing: Because the building is part of an approved multifamily development in the R-4 district, the conditions for multifamily housing must continue to be met. One condition is that all buildings must be set back a minimum of 15 feet from all roads. This condition is met, as the proposed clubhouse is 15 feet from Oak Park Drive. In addition, at least 400 square feet of usable open space must be maintained. This condition is met. All other conditions for multifamily housing are met. R-4 Dimensional Standards and Densities: Certain requirements are imposed related to setbacks, height, density, floor area ratio, and usable open space. All of the requirements are met for the proposed clubhouse building. Architectural Standards: The clubhouse is proposed to have an exterior of mostly wood siding, with several feet of brick around the base. The materials and colors are proposed to match the existing apartment buildings. This complies with the architectural standards ordinance. Wood siding is considered a Class I material on residential buildings of four or fewer units, and accessory buildings must be compatible with principal buildings. Landscaping: Staff recommended some changes to the landscape plan in order to clarify which trees are proposed to be removed, and to bring the landscaping in this area up to the standard of the landscape plan that was approved for this project when it was developed. The applicant has revised the landscape plan to show the required changes, including installation of four evergreen trees at 12 feet high. Conditions of Continued Special Permit: The project must continue to comply with the conditions and terms of its amended Special Permit (Resolution No. 85-104). As noted above, at 26 the time of development the landscaping was not installed per the approved landscape plan. The proposed landscape plan corrects the deficiencies. Otherwise, the terms and conditions of approval have been met. Are there any Non-Conformities on the site which can be made more conforming? The mostly wood exterior of the apartment buildings are nonconforming, as the architectural standards ordinance does not permit wood siding as a Class I material for residential buildings of more than four dwelling units. The ordinance requires that any non-conformity be brought into compliance to the extent reasonable and possible. In staff’s estimation, it is not reasonable to require the exteriors of the apartments to be brought into compliance, particularly as they are currently well maintained. Are there any other issues? Trail: Currently a four foot wide paved pedestrian trail crosses over the proposed building site. The trail is proposed to be rerouted around the clubhouse as shown on the plans. Staff is recommending as a condition of approval that the rerouting be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the clubhouse. Per the Planning Commission’s recommendation, staff is also recommending a condition that a temporary trail connection be maintained throughout construction. Site Plan Statistics: A condition of approval at the Planning Commission was that the Site Plan Statistics be modified to reflect a slight change in the dimensions of the proposed clubhouse. These changes are shown on the revised Site Plan. Other plans required: Grading plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and lighting plans must be submitted and approved prior to any site work. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the major amendment to the Continued Special Permit with the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibit , Clubhouse Site Plan and Exhibit , Clubhouse Landscape Plan and Elevations, such documents incorporated by reference herein. 2. Prior to any site work, the applicant shall meet the following conditions: a) An exterior lighting plan shall be submitted which complies with City Codes regarding illumination levels, and be approved by the Inspections Department. b) Grading and erosion control plans shall be submitted and approved by the Public Works Department. c) Construction plans for the rerouted pedestrian trail shall be approved by the Park and Recreation Department and Public Works. 3. Existing trees on or near the construction site which are to be saved shall be protected by construction fencing placed at the dripline of the tree. 27 4. The exterior materials of the clubhouse building shall be brick and wood siding as shown on the plans. The color of the materials shall match that of the existing buildings. 5. Approval of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements. 6. The pedestrian trail shall be rerouted as shown on the site plan and constructed by the applicant in accordance with the approved construction plans. The rerouting shall be completed and accepted by the City prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the clubhouse. A temporary trail connection shall be maintained throughout construction. Attachments: • Resolution for major amendment to continued special permit • Exhibit I, Clubhouse Site Plan (Addendum) • Exhibit J, Clubhouse Landscape Plan and Elevations (Addendum) Prepared by: Sacha Peterson Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 28 RESOLUTION NO. ____ Amends Resolutions 85-104 84-45 7516 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 85-104 ADOPTED ON JULY 15, 1985 AND GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTINUED SPECIAL USE PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14:8-6 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO ALLOW THE ADDITION OF A 1,367 SQUARE FOOT CLUB HOUSE AND RENTAL OFFICE AT 7400 OAK PARK VILLAGE DRIVE FINDINGS WHEREAS, Thies & Talle Management, Inc. (Oak Park Properties, Ltd.) has made application to the City Council for an amendment to a continued special permit under Section 14:8-6 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code to allow the addition of a 1,367 square foot club house with rental office at 7400 Oak Park Village Drive within a R-4 Multiple Family Residential District having the following legal description: Lot 1, Block 1, Oak Park Village including that part of Oak Park Village Drive lying Southwesterly of the continuation Southeasterly of that part of the Northeasterly line of Lot 1, Block 1, Oak Park Village having a radius of 150 feet and a length of 53.32 feet. (Abstract & Torrens) WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the information related to Planning Case Nos. 83-92-SP, 84-31-SP, 85-41-SP and 98-33-CUP and the effect of the proposed addition of a 1,367 square foot club house with rental office on the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area and the effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan; and 29 WHEREAS, a special use permit was issued regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution No. 85-104 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated July 15, 1985 which contained conditions applicable to said property; and WHEREAS, due to changed circumstances, amendments to those conditions are now necessary, requiring the amendment of that conditional use permit; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of this resolution to continue and restate the conditions of the permit granted by Resolution No. 85-104 to add the amendments now required, and to consolidate all conditions applicable to the subject property in this resolution; WHEREAS, the contents of Planning Case File 98-33-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case. CONCLUSION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 85-104 filed as Document No. 5017153 is hereby restated and amended by this resolution which continues and amends a continued special permit to the subject property for the purposes of permitting the addition of a 1,367 square foot club house with rental office within the R-4 Multiple Family Residential District at the location described above based on the following conditions: 1. The site is to be constructed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibit A, Site Plan; exhibit B, Grading Plan; Exhibit C, Landscape Plan; Exhibit D, Unit Floor Plans for General Layout and Type of Unit; Exhibit E, Rear Elevation and Front Elevations; Exhibit F, Right Elevation and Left Elevation for General Building Elevations and relative type of quality of material, and Exhibit H, View from street for general form and proportion. (Exhibits are on file in the Community Development Office at the City of St. Louis Park.) 2. Complete utility and roadway plans be submitted for City approval and be consistent with the City’s subdivision requirements prior to issuance of a building permit and said plans to be identified as Exhibit I of the special permit. 3. All street trees be 2 1/2-3” measured one foot off the ground at time of planting. 4. All other trees be at least 2 1/2 inches measured one foot off the ground at the time of planting. 5. All parking lot have poured-in-place curbing extending 6 inches below grade and at least 4 inches above grade. 6. All units be served with a 13D sprinkler system. 7. Facilities be added to the open spaces to meet minimum code requirements. 30 8. The sound reduction (STC) between all units be at least 50. 9. There be no outside storage of garbage or trash. Provision for storage of garbage/trash within accessory buildings utilizing the same design and materials as the garages be provided or some of the existing garages be expanded to provide such space if garbage/trash not stored inside or on individual basis. 10. All utilities including electrical, telephone, Cable T.V. and similar facilities be placed underground. 11. Outer faucets or underground sprinkler be provided for watering and maintaining all private open space. 12. The pathway be asphalt at least 4 feet wide and be extended by the developer to tie into the existing system in the adjacent park. 13. The minimum street width be 32 feet. 14. Modifications to be plans and exhibits identified in Condition No. 1 are hereby permitted in accordance with Exhibit J - Modified Site Plan Sheet 1 and Sheet 2; Exhibit K - Modified Grading Plan; and Exhibit L - Modified Landscaping Plan. Said modifications shall supersede plans and exhibits identified in Condition No. 1 only with respect to items identified on Exhibit J - Modifications to Site Plan Sheet 2. (Exhibits are on file in the Community Development Department at the City of St. Louis Park.) 15. All improvements, including buildings, driveway, parking, roadway, utilities, street trees, landscaping, curbing, pedestrian ways, and open space improvements be completed by October 15, 1985 16. The continued special permit shall be amended on October 19, 1998 (Case No. 98-33-CUP) to incorporate all of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions: a. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibit M, Clubhouse Site Plan and Exhibit N, Clubhouse Landscape Plan and Elevations, such documents incorporated by reference herein. b. Prior to any site work, the applicant shall meet the following conditions: 1) An exterior lighting plan shall be submitted which complies with City Codes regarding illumination levels, and be approved by the Inspections Department. 2) Grading and erosion control plans shall be submitted and approved by the Public Works Department. 3) Construction plans for the rerouted pedestrian trail shall be approved by the Park and Recreation Department and Public Works. c. Existing trees on or near the construction site which are to be saved shall be protected byconstruction fencing placed at the dripline of the tree. 31 d. The exterior materials of the clubhouse building shall be brick and wood siding as shown on the plans. The color of the materials shall match that of the existing buildings. e. Approval of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements. f. The pedestrian trail shall be rerouted as shown on Exhibit M, Clubhouse Landscape Plan and Elevations and constructed by the applicant in accordance with the approved construction plans. The rerouting shall be completed and accepted by the City prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the clubhouse. A temporary trail connection shall be maintained throughout construction. 17. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of building permit. Attest: Adopted by the City Council October 19, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 98-33/N/res/ord 32 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8a* Meeting of October 19, 1998 *8a. Livable Communities Resolution to participate in the Metropolitan Council Local Housing Incentives Account Program in 1999 Resolution to participate in Livable Communities Local Housing Incentives Account Program in 1999 in order to qualify for grants authorized under Metropolitan Livable Communities Act of 1995.. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution electing to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Program during 1999. Background: In order to be eligible to receive funds authorized by the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act comprised of the Tax Base Revitalization Account, the Livable Communities Demonstration Account, and the Local Housing Incentives Account, the Council is required to adopt annually a resolution agreeing to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program. This resolution is due to the Metropolitan Council by November 15 of each year. Failure to participate also renders St. Louis Park ineligible to receive certain funds for polluted site clean-up from the Department of Trade and Economic Development. In order to qualify to receive funds authorized by the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, cities are required to do the following: • Participate annually in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program (Minnesota Statutes Section 473.254) by Council resolution (due November 15 of each year). • Adopt a Housing Goals Agreement for affordable and life-cycle housing by December 14, 1995. • The Metropolitan Council must adopt by resolution after a public hearing, the negotiated affordable and life-cycle housing goals for cities by January 15, 1996. • The City Council must adopt a Housing Action Plan by June 15, 1996. (St. Louis Park received an extension to allow the adoption of the Strategic Plan for Housing). St. Louis Park has met all of the above requirements. St. Louis Park has previously applied and received grants from the Livable Communities Demonstration Account and the Tax Base Revitalization Account. 33 If the City Council wishes to participate in 1999 in order to be eligible for future grants, the attached resolution must be adopted by November 15, 1998. Attachment: Resolution Electing to Participate in 1999 Prepared by: Tom Harmening, Community Development Director Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 1210:n 34 RESOLUTION NO. ___________ RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT CALENDAR YEAR 1999 WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act (Minnesota Statutes Section 473.25 to 473.254) establishes a Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund which is intended to address housing and other development issues facing the metropolitan area defined by Minnesota Statutes section 473.121; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund, comprising the Tax Base Revitalization Account, the Livable Communities Demonstration Account and the Local Housing Incentives Account, is intended to provide certain funding and other assistance to metropolitan area municipalities; and WHEREAS, a metropolitan area municipality is not eligible to receive grants or loans under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund or eligible to receive certain polluted sites cleanup funding from the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development unless the municipality is participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Minnesota Statutes section 473.254; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act requires the Metropolitan Council to negotiate with each municipality to establish affordable and life-cycle housing goals for that municipality that are consistent with and promote the policies of the Metropolitan Council as provided in the adopted Metropolitan Development Guide; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council must adopt, by resolution after a public hearing, negotiated affordable and life-cycle housing goals for each participating municipality; and WHEREAS, a metropolitan area municipality which elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program must do so by November 15 of each year; and WHEREAS, for calendar year 1999, a metropolitan area municipality that participated in the Local Housing Incentive Account Program during the calendar year 1998, can continue to participate under Minnesota Statutes section 473.254 if: (a) the municipality elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program by November 15, 1998; and (b) the Metropolitan Council and the municipality have successfully negotiated affordable and life-cycle housing goals for the municipality: 35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of St. Louis Park hereby elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities act during calendar year 1999. Attest: Adopted by the City Council October 19, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 36 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8b* Meeting of October 19, 1998 *8b. Case No. 96-20-RE Corrected Resolution Reconveyance of a portion of tax-forfeit property located at 2621 Virginia Avenue South to State of Minnesota for public auction Corrected Resolution reconveying portions of forfeited lands to State of Minnesota. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt corrected Resolution reconveying the tax deed for property located at 2621 Virginia Avenue South to State of Minnesota Background: About two years ago the City received a letter from the property owner at 8029 26th Street West asking that the City study the public need for a tax-forfeited piece of property located at 2621 Virginia Avenue South, and if a public need is not found to reconvey the tax deed to the State of Minnesota so that it may be auctioned to the public. The City Council reviewed the request on September 3, 1996, and found no public need for the property, and adopted resolution 96-138 to reconvey the property back to the State of Minnesota. Prior to transferring the property, it was found that the legal description on the resolution was in error as it included all of Virginia Avenue South. A new legal description was prepared, but prior to bringing corrected documents back to the Council, questions arose regarding a possible future need for the property in relation to the trail alignment for the regional trail connecting Hopkins to the Cedar Lake Trail via the Hutchinson Branch. Issues regarding the trail alignment have been resolved, and the property is no longer being considered for a possible alignment option. Review of Public Need The subject property originally went tax forfeit in 1960. The City acquired the tax deed to the property on May 12, 1961, for street purposes. Virginia Avenue South was constructed on the western portion of this property leaving a 0.4-acre triangular piece vacant. This piece would constitute a buildable lot according to the Zoning Ordinance. If tax forfeit property which has been conveyed to a municipality for public purpose is not used for the purpose stated, the State of Minnesota requires that the tax deed be returned to the State so the property can be sold at public auction. In this case, only a portion of the property was used for street purposes, leaving the remainder vacant. 37 Site Data: Address 2621 Virginia Avenue South PID 07-117-21-41-0001 Parcel Width Approx. 100 feet at setback Parcel Size Approx. 18,400 square feet Approx. .4 acres Comprehensive Plan R05, Residential with densities up to 5 units/acre Zoning R1, Single Family Residential Topography Parcel rises between 6 and 10 feet above Virginia Avenue, but is fairly flat with uniform slope to the west. Vegetation Heavily wooded with mature cottonwoods and bur oak and various smaller tree species. Analysis: * Why did the parcel originally go tax forfeit? The subject parcel was originally owned by the Great Northern Railroad. When sanitary sewers were being constructed in the area in 1960, the parcel was assessed. The Railroad let the parcel go tax forfeit rather than paying the assessment. The City of St. Louis Park was given the tax deed for the property on May 12, 1961. * Is the lot buildable? The subject parcel is located in the R-1, Single Family Residential District. The minimum parcel width for a buildable lot is 75 feet and the minimum parcel size is 9,000 square feet. The subject parcel is about 100 feet wide at the setback line and has a total area of 18,400 square feet. This meets the Zoning Ordinance requirements for a buildable lot. * Does the parcel have a current or future public need? In 1995, the City placed a moratorium on vacant land in the City while a Task Force studied the need for additional parks and open space. This Task Force consisted of representatives of the Park & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Schools, 38 Twin West Chamber of Commerce, and staff from Parks and Recreation and Community Development. The Task Force reviewed vacant parcels in the context of neighborhoods and found this parcel was not needed to fill a park or open space need in the neighborhood in which it is located. The recommendation of the Park & Open Space Task Force was to have the property sold for development. The public works department has been contacted and do not foresee a need for the parcel for utilities, drainage, or streets. There are no City utilities on the parcel. The City also contacted the Burlington Northern Railroad regarding their interest in reconstructing the railroad bridge over Virginia Avenue. Staff made this contact as it initially thought it may be appropriate to retain the property to facilitate the reconstruction of the bridge. The BNRR indicated that the replacement of the bridge was not on their 10 year C.I.P. Also, Hennepin County indicated it would probably not be appropriate to retain the parcel for a public purpose when the benefit would go the private railroad. If the City has no public need for the property, the best use would be to develop the property as a single family home. * What are the potential uses for the parcel? All uses which are permitted in the R1 zoning district would be permitted on the parcel. The size and shape of the parcel would limit the number of uses which would be practical. There are many home builders looking for vacant parcels in St. Louis Park, and this parcel could easily accommodate a home. Attachments: Corrected Resolution authorizing reconveyance Plat Map Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator Tom Harmening, Community Developer Director Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 39 RESOLUTION NO. ____ RESOLUTION FOR RECONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO STATE OF MINNESOTA 2621 VIRGINIA AVENUE SOUTH CORRECTING RESOLUTION 96-138 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has received a request to conduct a study of public need for property at 2621 Virginia Avenue South; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park acquired a tax deed for a larger parcel including subject property on May 12, 1961 for street purposes; and WHEREAS, the City constructed Virginia Avenue South over a portion of the property conveyed to the City in 1961; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota requires that the tax deed be returned to the State so the property can be sold at public auction if the City fails to use the property for the public purpose stated or if public use is abandoned; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the public use for that portion of property east of Virginia Avenue South has been abandoned; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there is no existing or future public need for the property east of Virginia Avenue South; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found that said property is fully served by public utilities including water and sanitary sewer; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found that said property is a buildable lot as is determined by St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found that said property does not contain any wetlands as defined on the National Wetland Inventory; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found that said property is not located within any flood plain, flood fringe or flood way as determined by Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community-Panel Number 270184 0005 B; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found that said property does not contain or border upon any protected water; and 40 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 282.01 Subdivision 1, the City Council reconvey the property described below back to the State of Minnesota for public auction: Property ID #: 07-117-21-41-0001 Commencing on the North line of South One-half of Northeast Quarter (S 1/2 NE 1/4) of Southeast Quarter (SE 1 /4) at a point 646.7 feet West of Northeast (NE) corner of said South One-half of Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter (S 1/2 NE 1 /4 SE 1/4); thence South 126 feet to right-of-way of the St. P.M. and M. Railroad; thence Northeasterly along same to the North line of South One-half of Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter (S 1/2 NE 1/4 SE 1/4); thence West to beginning; in Section Seven (7), Township One Hundred Seventeen (117), Range Twenty-one (21), except that portion of the previously described property described as follows to wit: Beginning at a point on the North line of the South one-half of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter a distance of 646.7 feet West of the Northeast corner of said South one-half of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter; thence South a distance of 126 feet to the Northerly line of the right-of-way of the St. P. M. & M. Railroad,- thence Northeasterly along said Northerly right-of-way li ne a distance of 75 feet; thence Northerly and parallel with the center line of Virginia Avenue South to the North line of said South one-half of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter; thence west along said North line to the point of beginning; in Section 7, Township 117, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Attest: Adopted by the City Council October 19, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 41 Item # 9a* MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 16, 1998 --7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Michelle Bissonnette, Paul Carver, Julie DiGravina (arrived at 7:35 p.m.), Michael Garelick, Ken Gothberg, Sally Velick MEMBERS ABSENT: Dennis Morris STAFF PRESENT: Janet Jeremiah, Shirley Olson, Sacha Peterson 1. Call to Order - Roll Call Vice-Chair Bissonnette called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes of September 2, 1998 Ms. Velick moved approval of the Planning Commission Minutes of September 2, 1998 with a minor correction. Mr. Gothberg seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 3-0-2 with Garelick, Gothberg, Velick voting in favor and Bissonnette and Carver abstaining. 3. Public Hearings - None 4. Old Business - None 5. New Business A. Consent Agenda - None B. Other New Business i. Case No. 98-19-CUP -- Final Plat Approval - Excelsior Townhomes Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate presented staff report and recommended approval of the final plat with variances subject to conditions outlined in the staff report. Ms. Bissonnette asked staff to clarify location of wetland boundaries. Mr. Gothberg questioned if the City was setting any precedent, by approving this number of variances in the final plat. 42 Ms. Jeremiah stated that there was always the potential for other projects to ask for similar variances, but this site had unique characteristics that lead to staff’s recommendation of approval. This would only set a precedent if conditions were very similar in the future property. Mr. Garelick moved to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the final plat with variances subject to conditions recommended by staff. Ms. Velick seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Bissonnette, Carver, Garelick, Gothberg, and Velick voting in favor. ii. Case No. 98-33-CUP -- Request of Theis & Talle Management, Inc. (Oak Park Properties, Ltd.) for an amendment to a continued special permit to add a 1,367 sq. ft. club house with rental office for property located at 7400 Oak Park Village Drive. Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate presented staff report and recommended approval of the major amendment to the Continued Special Permit with the conditions outlined in the staff report. Mr. Garelick asked what the average profile of the renter would be. Kenneth Talle of Theis & Talle Management and Travis Peterson of Traus and Wright Architects were present. Mr. Talle indicated that there was a mix of type of upscale rental units and as a result there would be a broad cross section of renters. Mr. Garelick asked if there was any demographic conflict with location of this property to the subsidized housing property off Louisiana Avenue. Janet Putnum, 4930 Bayswater Road, Minnetonka, Director of Property Management indicated that this property did not have any impact on Somerset Oaks Apartments and their success has been due to good management and a good sense of community. Mr. Garelick asked what the developer was looking for from the City in order to invest more in the community. Mr. Talle stated that the ability of the City to acquire available sites and ability to ready them for development were key. Mr. Carver asked staff to clarify what the zoning ordinance stated when there was a non-conforming use that was not impossible to change, but may be prohibitively expensive. 43 Ms. Jeremiah indicated that the use is conforming but there are certain non-conformities with regard to the design of the development. The Zoning Ordinance states that any non-conformity shall be brought into greater or complete compliance to the extent reasonable and possible. The language reasonable is what staff has interpreted to exclude the building materials of this property from needing to come into full compliance with the architectural requirements. She indicated that there was not any specific direction in the ordinance with regard to clarifying the term reasonable, but the ordinance does specifically exclude certain provisions from having to come into conformance. Ms. Velick asked if the paved pedestrian trail that was to be rerouted around the new clubhouse was a City trail. Ms. Jeremiah indicated that this was the case. Ms. Bissonnette asked if the trail was in the Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue study area. Ms. Jeremiah indicated that this property was immediately north of the study area and not included in the study area. Mr. Gothberg was concerned if there was adequate parking for the clubhouse. Mr. Talle explained the amount of guest and off-street parking available and didn’t anticipate any problem. Mr. Gothberg suggested trail access be maintained during the rerouting of the pedestrian trail. Mr. Gothberg moved to recommend that the City Council approve the major amendment to the Continued Special Permit subject to conditions recommended by staff and the requirement to maintain temporary trail connection during construction. Mr. Garelick seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0-1 with Bissonnette, Carver, Garelick, Gothberg, and Velick voting in favor and DiGravina abstaining. iii. Case No. 98-29-ZA -- Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to permit multiple family dwellings and associate accessory structures in existence prior to December 31, 1992 in R-3 Two-Family Residential District. Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager presented a staff report and recommended adoption of the ordinance amendment. She clarified that this ordinance amendment would not allow the construction of any 44 additional apartment buildings in two-family neighborhoods and would not affect single family neighborhoods. She stated that due to staff’s proposed change from the Council’s direction, it would be brought to Study Session prior to formal public hearing. Mr. Carver moved to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance amendment to permit multiple family dwellings and associated accessory structures in existence prior to December 31, 1992 in the “R-3” Two- Family District. Mr. Gothberg seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Carver, DiGravina, Garelick, Gothberg, and Velick voting in favor. iv. Request Planning Commission to initiate Comprehensive Plan amendments based upon Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue Study and Council directed modifications. Ms. Jeremiah presented staff report and indicated that a full analysis of amendments of the Comprehensive Plan would come back before Planning Commission. Ms. Velick asked staff to clarify the location of the future development in the study area. Ms. Jeremiah indicated that there was potential for the Holiday Station to request a relocation immediately east of Louisiana Avenue, North of Highway 7 and South of Walker Street. She stated that this would require a CUP, and CUP required conformance with Comprehensive Plan and currently the City did not have the policies and recommendations relative to that proposal adopted. Anita Peterson, 3441 Rhode Island Avenue South, asked if the wooded park area between Oak Hill Park and Walker Field would remain designated as park. Ms. Jeremiah stated that the current proposal is for everything that is currently park to remain park and everything that is currently designated for housing north of Walker and West of Louisiana to be changed to park. She indicated that public hearings would be held at the Planning Commission Meeting and City Council Meeting and changes to the propsal are possible. Ms. Velick moved to initiate Comprehensive Plan amendments to Chapter 16, Plan By Neighborhood to incorporate changes to land use designations in the Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue study area. Mr. Garelick seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with 45 Bissonnette, Carver, DiGravina, Garelick, Gothberg, and Velick voting in favor. v. Request Planning Commission to initiate amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance Ms. Jeremiah briefly explained reasons for request and indicated that if the Planning Commission iniated amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, this issue and other proposed changes would be analyzed in a future staff report. Mr. Gothberg moved to initiate amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance to rectify inconsistencies, clarify certain requirements, and potentially amend certain requirements. Mr. Garelick seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Carver, DiGravina, Garelick, Gothberg, and Velick voting in favor. 6. Communications - None 7. Miscellaneous A. Planning Commission Tour The Planning Commission selected October 7, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. for the tour. B. Motions without seconds Mr. Carver did some research after receiving memo from Community Development Intern and believed there was some authority that would prevent a seconding of a motion given that the Planning Commission was a governmental entity as opposed to a voluntary organization and believed it would be worthwhile to do some additional research. He stated that it may be possible for the Planning Commission to suggest a recess to discuss an issue which would increase the flow of communication among Commissioners. Ms. Jeremiah believed that these findings were consistent with Chair Morris’s suggestion to drop the requirement for a second to the motion and there wasn’t any need to look into it further. After a brief discussion, the general consensus of the Planning Commission was that motions would no longer require seconds. 8. Adjournment Vice-Chair Bissonnette adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Janet Jeremiah Planning Manager Prepared by: Shirley Olson Recording Secretary 46 Item # 9b* PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Minutes of Wednesday, September 9, 1998 Rec Center Gallery MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin, Stephansen, Chubb, Felt, Wright MEMBERS ABSENT: Chubb, Wright STAFF PRESENT: Voelker, Buskey 1. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order by Mr. Martin at 7:05 p.m. 2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA - Ms. Felt added an item to 6B, Commissioner update on Amphitheater. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 18, 1998 - Motion to approve by Mr. Chubb, seconded by Ms. Stephansen. Motion passed 5-0. 4. NEW BUSINESS A) “Benefits of Parks and Recreation” Workshop Presentation: Ms. Buskey updated the Commission on a workshop she attended sponsored by NRPA. The Commission then viewed a short video presentation and briefly reviewed two handouts. The Commission was advised that the goal of NRPA is to get the word out to as many people as possible. B) 1997 Annual Report Review: The Commission reviewed the 1997 annual report and indicated some changes. Ms. Voelker will update the report and the Commission will review the final at the October meeting. The Commission suggested the report go to Council and the School Board with a cover memo stating why it’s presented late in the year. Mr. Chubb was commended for his 100% attendance in 1997. C) Update on City Council Recommendations for Park Dedication: Commission was unaware of topic and item was tabled until October meeting. 5. OLD BUSINESS A) Black Tie Dinner Discussion: The Commission discussed options to obtain silent auction items and keep expenses of the dinner down. The Commission will start planning the 1999 event at the October meeting which will include assigning duties and deciding on a guest speaker. Although the tentative date for the event is June 9, Ms. Voelker will verify the date of the Parktacular celebration. Some areas discussed by the Commission included: guarding of the silent auction items, location of silent auctions items and comparing caterers. B) City-Wide Trail / Sidewalk Task Force Update: Ms. Wright informed the Commission she has been contacted and will serve on the Task Force. 47 6. COMMUNICATIONS - A) Chair - None. B) Commissioners 1. Youth Activities Grant Program: Mr. Chubb advised the Commission the number of applicants has decreased in which advertisement options were discussed. Mr. Chubb will forward information to Lynn Schwartz, Communications Coordinator, for publicity options. 2. Football Program Update: The Commission expressed an interest in receiving an update for Dan Lauer, Program Aide, on the youth football league formed. 3. Adaptive Recreation Workshop: Ms. Stephansen advised of the Adaptive Recreation workshop, which will be held at the Eisenhauer building the following Friday. 4. Wolfe Park Amphitheater Update: Ms. Felt updated the Commission on discussions held regarding the architecture and landscaping of the Amphitheater. 5. Appointee for Commission: Ms. Stephansen inquired about the vacant position on the Commission and how to fill it. C) Staff 1. Parks and Recreation Director Update: Ms. Voelker updated the Commission on the new Director, Cindy Walsh, and her start date. 7. ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Martin and seconded by Ms. Stephansen. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Stacy M. Voelker Department Secretary 48 Item # 9c* MINUTES HOUSING AUTHORITY St. Louis Park, Minnesota September 9, 1998 - 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Catherine Courtney, William Gavzy, Bridget Gothberg, Walter Hartman MEMBERS ABSENT: Shone Row STAFF PRESENT: Sharon Anderson, Tom Harmening, Nancy Sells 1. Call to Order Commissioner Gavzy called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes of August 12, 1998 Commissioner Gothberg moved approval of the minutes of August 12, 1998. Commissioner Hartman seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Hartman voting in favor. 3. Hearings: None 4. Reports and Committees: None 5. Unfinished Business: None 6. New Business a. City Council Study Session - September 14 Mr. Harmening said that a discussion with the Housing Authority is scheduled for the September 14 City Council study session. Commissioners agreed to focus the discussion on the Authority's one and five year action plans. b. Extension of Back-Up Caretaker Contract Ms. Anderson explained that staff desired to extend the Savitskiy's contract to December 31, 1998 in order to give staff time to study employee vs. contractual status for this position. She said the extension would also allow sufficient time 49 for staff to conduct interviews for replacement personnel following the November retirement of the Resident Maintenance Mechanic. Commissioner Gavzy asked staff to review the duties of the back-up caretaker. Ms. Anderson responded that the position provides back-up services and cleaning for the maintenance staff and trades off with the resident maintenance mechanic every other evening and weekend for on-call emergency service at Hamilton House or the single family houses. Commissioner Hartman moved that the Authority authorize execution of a contract extension with the Savitskiys with a termination date of December 31, 1998. Commissioner Gothberg seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg, and Hartman voting in favor. 7. Communications from Executive Director a. Claims List No. 98-9 Ms. Anderson noted two corrections to the claims list. The claim for Ecolab, Inc. should be reduced to $40.00 and the security deposit claim for Ivory C. should be deleted. The revised claims total is $205,518.81. Commissioner Gavzy inquired about a claim for NSP covering service for four months. Ms. Anderson reported that the Authority had not received the previous bill so this is larger than usual. Commissioner Gavzy asked about an outstanding water/sewer bill for a former resident. Ms. Anderson said that the family has been evicted and owes the Authority quite a bit of money which will be recouped through Revenue Recapture. Commissioner Gothberg moved approval of the revised claims list in the amount of $205,518.81. Commissioner Courtney seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Hartman voting in favor. b. Communications (1) Monthly Report for September, 1998 The report was accepted and filed. (2) CIAP 50 Mr. Harmening noted that Ms. Anderson has been working very diligently on the Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program (CIAP). An application was made to HUD for $650,000 for CIAP funds. Staff has learned that $350,000 will very likely be awarded to the Authority. Ms. Anderson has been working with the Maintenance Coordinator and a consulting architect to prioritize work items. (3) Scattered Site Houses and Hamilton House Update Mr. Harmening provided an update on a Hamilton House eviction proceeding. The tenant has requested a formal hearing which will be held September 11. Mr. Harmening reported on an incident at Hamilton House which required police assistance. (4) Lease Update Ms. Anderson stated that a productive meeting was held with Hamilton House residents regarding the lease. Most of the opposition to the lease regarded the 60-day notice period. Ms. Anderson reported that residents expressed concern about late rent being defined as rent received after the fifth of the month. Staff feels this is an appropriate concern because often SSI and social security payments are received on the third of the month. Staff proposes changing the rent due date to the fifth of the month and to change the definition of late rent to payments received after the tenth day of the month. Commissioners indicated that they were comfortable with the revisions Ms. Anderson outlined. Ms. Anderson said that following HUD's initial review of the Leasing and Occupancy Plan, the Plan will be brought to the Authority for review and approval. After the Plan is adopted, the leases will be put into effect. (5) Discussion of Reorganization Analysis Mr. Harmening reported on the analysis conducted by the consultant firm and staff. He said that two different options for reorganization were presented to him by the consultant and staff in late August. Mr. Harmening reviewed key elements of the suggested options. He explained that currently he is reviewing the recommendations and potential costs and also thinking about other options. Mr. Harmening said that he will provide the Authority with more information in October or November. 51 Commissioner Gavzy asked if part of the study examined the costs of each program. Mr. Harmening responded that this wasn't specifically part of the reorganization analysis, but that it certainly can be done. (6) Other Mr. Harmening updated the Authority on computer upgrade needs of staff. Commissioner Gavzy asked about the status of the two possible Home Renewal properties on Rhode Island Ave. Mr. Harmening responded that an offer has been made to the owners but that a decision has not been made. Mr. Harmening said that building permits should be issued on the Blackstone property very soon. Construction on the Maryland Ave. house has been postponed until a tree contractor can be obtained for tree removal. Commissioner Gavzy asked about Ms. Brownstein's recent discussion with the City Council regarding rehab programs. Mr. Harmening said that the discussion regarded a variety of new housing initiatives. The discussion also included ideas about improving the efficiency of administering the City's housing rehab programs. 8. Adjournment Commissioner Hartman moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Commissioner Courtney seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg and Hartman voting in favor. Respectfully submitted, __________________________ Walter Hartman Secretary min-sept.:c\hsg 52 Item # 9d* October 9, 1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ACE SUPPLY COMPANY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 238.22 ACT ELECTRONICS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 8,379.86 ADVANCED STATE SECURITY GENERAL SUPPLIES 107.35 ADVISORS MARKETING GROUP GENERAL SUPPLIES 561.53 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR RENTAL EQUIPMENT 2,342.26 ALBINSONS OFFICE SUPPLIES 131.31 ALLIANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES I BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 2,295.00 ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 510.51 ANDERSON, ALBERT INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 ANDERSON, SCOTT GENERAL SUPPLIES 719.11 ANIMALS OF WALTONS HOLLOW GENERAL SUPPLIES 550.00 ANSARIPOUR, ARMAN TAXICAB DRIVER 50.00 APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA GENERAL SUPPLIES 323.76 APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 65.00 ASPLUND COFFEE COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 120.00 AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES 22.72 AUTOMATED ENTRANCE PRODUCTS IN BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 110.00 BATTERIES PLUS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 338.57 BEEKS PIZZA GENERAL SUPPLIES 85.05 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 79.49 BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 53.98 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 5.70 BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.38) BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,950.05 BRENTS SIGNS GENERAL SUPPLIES 85.20 BROADWAY AWARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 7.00 BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) BRYANT GRAPHICS INC PRINTING & PUBLISHING 257.73 BURNETT, BETH & MORLEY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 684.15 CALGON CARBON CORPORATION CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 10,190.10 CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 0.00 CHARLESTON, TOM INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 CLOSE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,169.40 COMMUNITY COVENANT CHURCH GENERAL SUPPLIES 53.15 CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN MAGAZINE LEGAL NOTICES 182.70 CRILEY, KATHI L OFFICE SUPPLIES 132.43 CURTIS 1000 INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 40.25 DALCO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 605.00 DAYTON'S/TARGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 32.92 DECISION RESOURCES LTD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,250.00 DEGIDIO, LOUIS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 882.48 DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (352.87) DELI DOUBLE CONCESSION SUPPLIES 103.72 53 DIESEL COMPONENTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 180.26 DIRECT SAFETY CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 118.85 DOUBLETREE PARK PLACE HOTEL MEETING EXPENSE 4,068.03 DUNDEE NURSERY LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 255.57 ECONOMICS PRESS INC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 26.99 ERICKSON, JUDIE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 118.26 FRANZEN & ASSOCIATES INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44) GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 41.25 GLOCK INC. EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 8.00 GRUSSING ROOFING INC BUILDING 63.80 HABERMAN, JULIE GENERAL SUPPLIES 401.25 HANSEN SOFTWARE INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,310.00 HANSEN, MARTIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 114.15 HARMENING, TOM TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 299.22 HARRISON, ANNE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 HENN CO PUBLIC RECORDS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 41.00 HENN CO TREASURER BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 486.51 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 7,640.00 HOME DEPOT/GECF BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 608.90 HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 790.40 ICMA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 4,900.00 INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 771.80 INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20) J & F REDDY RENTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT 159.59 J H LARSON COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 575.48 JONES, TIM LICENSES/TAXES 30.00 JUDD SUPPLY COMPANY ENGINEERING SERVICES 670.95 JUSTUS LUMBER CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 8.31 KANSAS CITY RCSC EQUIPMENT PARTS 141.50 KANSAS STATE BANK OF MANHATTAN CAPITALIZED INTEREST 1,994.31 KIEFER, RICHARD GENERAL SUPPLIES 250.00 KOTOK, SUSAN GILLEN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 KOTZEN, LAURIE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 L M C INSURANCE TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,552.01 LARSEN, CYNTHIA MEETING EXPENSE 27.50 LATHROP PAINT SUPPLY COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 27.63 LAW ENFORCEMENT TARGETS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 127.64 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 16,380.00 LOGISTIXS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 1,723.61 LUEDTKE, AL GENERAL SUPPLIES 246.55 MALONEY, JAMES OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 100.00 MARQUETTE CAMERA REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 80.98 MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 504.00 MC BRIDE, KATHLEEN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 437.90 MC INTOSH, MONICA INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 MENARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 264.79 METRO WATER CONDITIONING INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 499.19 METROPOLITAN FORD EDEN PRAIRIE EQUIPMENT PARTS 262.86 54 MEYER, CHARLES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 378.68 MID-AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 8,973.68 MIDWEST CHILDRENS RESOURCE CTR GENERAL SUPPLIES 20.00 MINN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 3,064.14 MINN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 5.00 MINN SUN PUBLICATIONS LEGAL NOTICES 227.92 MINNEGASCO HEATING GAS 4,798.20 MINUTEMAN PRESS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 358.49 MODEL LANDSCAPING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 1,597.50 MORGAN, PAM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 47.93 MPLS AREA ASSOC OF REALTORS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 85.00 MRKONICH, ERIN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 289.78 MUNSTERMAN, KEVIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 195.50 NASSEN, GERALDINE K INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 NELSON, CHRIS MEETING EXPENSE 166.00 NORTHERN DEWATERING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 17,998.65 NORTHSTAR REPRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 171.00 NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 9,728.91 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 120.05 OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 98.28 ORKIN PEST CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 60.92 P & H WAREHOUSE SALES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 98.98 PALMS BAKERY MEETING EXPENSE 4.95 PARK LIGHTING INC. OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 421.00 PARTNERS IN PERSONNEL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 504.00 PARTS PLUS-NORTHSTAR AUTOMOTIV EQUIPMENT PARTS 535.61 POSTMASTER POSTAGE 2,900.00 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 167.29 PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,138.22 PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 28.30 PRYOR RESOURCES INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 99.00 RAINBOW FOODS GENERAL SUPPLIES 106.29 RAINBOW TREE COMPANY INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 2,519.13 RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 136.49 ROGERS ENTERPRISES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 900.00 SA-AG INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 219.48 SAVIN CORPORATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 87.32 SCHEAR, MORRIS INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 SCHWAAB INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 128.38 SCHWARTZ, LYNN MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 438.85 SHORT-ELLIOTT-HENDRICKSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 305.35 SISK, JEFF EQUIPMENT PARTS 37.28 SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 75.00 SPS COMPANIES INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 63.57 STEFFENSMEIER, CAROL A INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 STI-CO INDUSTRIES INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 154.88 STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT PARTS 781.16 SUBURBAN UTILITY SUPERINTENDEN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 120.00 55 SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR EQUIPMENT PARTS 104.35 TAKUMI, VERNICE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 295.31 THYMES TWO CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 149.10 TRACY/TRIPP FUELS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 20.40 U S BANK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,692.50 UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 145.55 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 321.49 VAN METER & ASSOCIATES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 95.00 VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 246.23 WELDON, PAT TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 306.25 WESTSIDE EQUIPMENT BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 185.16 WHEELER HARDWARE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,068.66 WILLIAMS, TIM TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 67.93 WOLFE, STEPHEN D MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 113.43 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.93 ZIP PRINTING GENERAL SUPPLIES 162.95 ZIP SORT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 588.34 164,668.93 October 16, 1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 1ST LINE BEVERAGE INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 166.54 ADVISORS MARKETING GROUP GENERAL SUPPLIES 173.07 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 255.49 ALBERS MECHANICAL SERVICES BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 827.50 ALBINSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 34.64 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 155.00 ANDERSEN INC, EARL F OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 9,015.30 ANDERSEN TRUCKING, KEN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 95.00 ANDERSON, ROGER INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 50.00 ARETZ, HAROLD & DOROTHY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES TELEPHONE 216.62 AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 313.57 BACHMANS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 473.83 BEARCOM MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 445.90 BEEKS PIZZA GENERAL SUPPLIES 709.00 BERGHOEFER, BRET & JANA INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,654.35 BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 325.39 BONE, BRIDGET G. MEETING EXPENSE 30.27 BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.38) BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) BROCK WHITE CO LLC SMALL TOOLS 49.84 CALGON CARBON CORPORATION CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 5,788.40 CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,703.60 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY ENGINEERING SERVICES 477.00 CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 27.65 CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 370.03 56 CHASKA FIRE DEPARTMENT GENERAL SUPPLIES 50.00 CODE THREE INSTALLATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 47.93 COLICH & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 14,068.57 CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN MAGAZINE LEGAL NOTICES 174.00 CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES LANDSCAPING SERVICE 1,737.00 DALCO GENERAL SUPPLIES 168.75 DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 123.33 DARLEY & CO, W S EQUIPMENT PARTS 262.53 DAY-TIMERS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 85.91 DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (352.87) DEVOE & RAYNOLDS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 214.01 DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 3,322.58 DIEDRICHS, BERNADINE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 DINN BROS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 323.05 DISCOUNT STEEL INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 143.52 ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT CORP SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 79.00 ERV'S LAWN MOWER REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 97.92 EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,339.20 FOWLER ELECTRIC COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 9.33 FREEWAY RADIATOR SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 157.62 GALYANS GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,062.50 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44) GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 178.27 GREEN TREE VENDOR SERVICES COR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 751.89 GREENMAN TECHNOLOGIES OF MN IN CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 28.12 H & L MESABI EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,485.80 HENN CO PUBLIC RECORDS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 181.00 HENNEPIN CO TREASURER OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 50.00 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,017.24 HOME DEPOT/GECF OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 164.08 HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 57.19 HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,377.36 IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS RENTAL EQUIPMENT 50.00 INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMPUTER SERVICES 2,146.80 INDELCO EQUIPMENT PARTS 17.84 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 10.71 INGRAHAM & ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 506.20 INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20) JESSEN PRESS INC PRINTING & PUBLISHING 2,264.19 JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR OF GREATE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12,900.00 JUSTUS LUMBER CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 44.75 KANSAS STATE BANK OF MANHATTAN CAPITALIZED INTEREST 642.43 KIENENBERGER, BRIDGET MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 73.78 KLABER, NANCY MEETING EXPENSE 8.17 KNOX LUMBER COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 86.39 KRAUSE, DANIEL P INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 KULCZYK, MICHAEL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,339.90 LAGERQUIST CORPORATION BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 600.00 LAND CARE EQUIPMENT CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 49.97 57 LANDGREN, ROGER INSURANCE BENEFITS 163.77 LARSON, DIERDRE SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 35.00 LASER QUIPT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 65.00 LAUER, DAN MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 98.15 LINSK FLOWERS GENERAL SUPPLIES 21.30 LOISELLE, G L TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 76.14 M/A ASSOCIATES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 206.76 MAIL BOXES ETC # 1236 GENERAL SUPPLIES 551.14 MARKO CRANE CORPORATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 394.03 MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 2,099.45 MATTHEWS LAWN SERVICE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 626.22 MC DONELL, MARTHA GENERAL SUPPLIES 126.40 MENARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 648.00 MERIT HVAC INC HEATING 26.18 MID NORTHERN ELECTRIC ELECTRICAL 194.58 MIDWEST MAILING SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 19.55 MINN STATE TREASURER BUILDING 2,342.24 MINN SUN PUBLICATIONS LEGAL NOTICES 136.36 MINNEAPOLIS EQUIPMENT CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 78.71 MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,020.51 MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS (49.22) MUNICILITE EQUIPMENT PARTS 623.61 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 223.00 NEENAH FOUNDREY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 374.88 NORTH STAR BUMPER EQUIPMENT PARTS 150.00 NORTHERN STATES POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE 13,550.00 NORTHERN WATER TREATING CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 84.34 NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 28,871.67 OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 257.39 OLSON, JEAN MEETING EXPENSE 200.00 OLSON, RICHARD D INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 50.00 PARK NICOLLET CLINIC HSM PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 71.50 PARKLYNN BUILDERS COMPANY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,630.00 PARTNERS IN PERSONNEL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 630.00 PARTS PLUS-NORTHSTAR AUTOMOTIV EQUIPMENT PARTS 86.91 PERSONNEL DECISIONS INTERNATIO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 850.00 PIRES, CLINTON E COMPUTER SUPPLIES 47.89 PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,251.64 PRIMA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 220.00 PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 56.60 PROSPECT DRILLING & SAWING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 250.00 PRYOR RESOURCES INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 99.00 QUINLAN PUBLISHING CO INC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 145.89 RAINBOW FOODS GENERAL SUPPLIES 93.70 RC INDENTIFICATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 6.07 RDO EQUIPMENT CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 136.28 REAK, DALE M GENERAL SUPPLIES 86.90 RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 55.00 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS 11.15 58 RILEY, DETTMANN, & KELSEY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,289.00 ROBLEY, CRAIG & MARY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 ROGERS ENTERPRISES INC MOTOR FUELS 18.85 ROMAN, ROBERT POSTAGE 99.83 SACHS, KRISTI MEETING EXPENSE 24.60 SALVERDA & ASSOCIATES, DONALD TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,444.86 SAMPSON MILLER ADVERTISING GENERAL SUPPLIES 10.89 SCHILLER, TONY GENERAL SUPPLIES 500.00 SCHNAPP PLUMBING HEAT PLUMBING 196.00 SEARS & ROEBUCK CO SMALL TOOLS 47.89 SNAP-ON TOOLS SMALL TOOLS 125.12 SPECIALTY-CARDS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 600.00 SPEEDY LOCK & KEY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 75.00 ST LOUIS PARK HARDWARE CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 29.13 STAR TRIBUNE OTHER ADVERTISING 799.32 STATE FIRE MARSHAL DIVISION TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 60.00 STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT PARTS 458.70 STUEMKE, PHILLIP TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 47.19 SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 53.04 SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 755.83 SUPER JUMP MEETING EXPENSE 170.40 THYMES TWO CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 96.92 TRACY/TRIPP FUELS MOTOR FUELS 6,773.19 TRANBY, JOHN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 TWIN CITY SAW & SERVICE CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 256.80 TWIN CITY WATER CLINIC INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 590.00 TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 850.00 U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 3,388.76 UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 205.13 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 321.95 VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER GENERAL SUPPLIES 461.58 VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 8.76 VOELKER, STACY M GENERAL SUPPLIES 161.34 WALDOR PUMP COMPANY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 794.01 WASTE MANAGEMENT-SAVAGE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 181,452.03 WEST HENNEPIN COMM SVCS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,488.25 WEST WELD EQUIPMENT PARTS 101.90 WILLIAMS STEEL & HDWE EQUIPMENT PARTS 163.35 ZIEGLER INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 32.76 343,386.34 October 14, 1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AETNA LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,433.38 ALBERS MECHANICAL SERVICES BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 25,250.00 ALLINA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 27,558.40 ALTEPETER, JOHN GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.28 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 203.00 59 DMJ CORPORATION OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 16,825.66 FIX, GARY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 237.32 FORTIS BENEFITS DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 2,018.91 GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 4,221.00 HARDRIVES INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 571,838.34 HEALTHPARTNERS DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 53,889.76 HENNEPIN COUNTY SUPPORT & COLL DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,288.32 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-401 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 236.44 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 9,685.31 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 645.00 KATKE, DON INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 M C MAGNEY CONSTRUCTION INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 32,128.05 MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 99,798.45 MINN COMM OF REVENUE DAILY TICKETS 13,448.00 MINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOCIATION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 696.32 MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 301.00 MINNESOTA NCPERS LIFE INSURANC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 105.00 MN DEPT OF REVENUE MOTOR FUELS 120.72 MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 605.00 MNA TREASURER SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 306.00 OLSON, TIM ADULT ATHLETICS 50.00 PARK NATIONAL BANK DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 91,130.15 PERA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 43,498.09 PERA FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT ASSO DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,212.66 PERA POLICE RETIREMENT ASSOC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 8,291.02 POSTMASTER POSTAGE 330.00 SLP CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 30,434.43 THOMAS & SONS CONST OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 27,036.51 UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 157.00 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,463.82 USCM / MIDWEST DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 6,646.22 WESTBRIDGE CAPITAL CORP INSURA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 68.12 1,077,224.68 October 14, 1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ASSIGNED RISK SAFETY ACCOUNT WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 100.00 LONG LAKE FAMILY PHYSICIANS WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 56.50 THOMPSON, JIM INJURY PAY 858.98 1,015.48 October 14, 1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT GREAT WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INS DENTAL INSURANCE 2,290.73 2,290.73 60 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 11a* Meeting of October 19, 1998 *11a. Registered Land Survey (RLS) Approval at 3993-3997 Dakota Avenue Charles Moses is requesting the approval of an RLS for his property located at 3993- 3997 Dakota Avenue. Recommended Action: Motion to approve the RLS Background: Charles Moses, applicant, owns the property addressed 3993-3997 Dakota Avenue. The property currently has two, two family dwellings constructed on it. The applicant is seeking to separate the lot so each building will be located on an individual parcel. When this request first came to the city, it was handled through the administrative process. The applicant provided staff with a survey of the property showing the proposed division. Staff did approve the division and sent the information onto Hennepin County for recording. Hennepin County required the applicant to complete a new Registered Land Survey (RLS) for the property before they could record the division. Staff understands, in speaking with the County, that this is a case by case determination. In the event a new legal description becomes too long or too cumbersome, the Hennepin County Examiner’s Office can require a new RLS be completed for the property. As mentioned above, this type of lot division is typically handled at the staff level. However, since a new RLS is being required by the County, the St. Louis Park City Council must approve the RLS. The RLS has been reviewed by staff and determined that it does comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Registered Land Survey. Attachments: Proposed Registered Land Survey Proposed Resolution Prepared by: Scott Moore, Zoning Administrator, 924-2592 Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 61 RESOLUTION NO. _____ RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR A REGISTERED LAND SURVEY BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. Charles Moses, owner and subdivider of the land proposed to be subdivided has submitted a Registered Land Survey (RLS) for approval in the manner required under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder. 2. The proposed RLS has been found to be in all respects consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park. The proposed RLS is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to -wit: EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION Conclusion 1. The proposed RLS is hereby approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances, City plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park, and the laws of the State of Minnesota. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this Resolution to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein. 62 3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts required herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on behalf of the City Council upon the said RLS. 4. Such execution of the certificate upon said RLS by the City Clerk shall be conclusive showing of proper compliance therewith by the subdivider and City officials charged with duties above described and shall entitle such RLS to be placed on record forthwith without further formality. Attest: Adopted by the City Council October 19, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 63 EXHIBIT A That part of Lot “B” lying southwesterly of a line extending from a point on the northwesterly line of Lot “B” distant 98.8 feet Northeasterly along the said Northwesterly line from the Northwest corner of Lot “B” to a point on the southeasterly line of Lot “B” distant 158.8 feet Northeasterly along the said Southeasterly line from the most Southerly corner of Lot “B” in Block 3, “Brooklawns” except that part thereof which lies Southerly of the following described line: Commencing at a point in the easterly line of the above described parcel, 3 feet Northerly of the Southeast corner thence Westerly parallel to the Southeasterly line a distance of 110 feet thence continuing Westerly to a point in the Westerly line 20 feet Northerly of the Southwest corner and there terminating. according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the Registrar of Title in and for said County.